Pasadena, CA -- I discovered a one-inch long katidid nymph, sunning itself on a corn leaf the other day. The katydid is named for its mating call, "Katydid! Katydidn't!'' The males produce the call by rubbing a scraper on one forewing against the toothed edge of the other forewing.
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Kati Did Good Today
Pasadena, CA -- I discovered a one-inch long katidid nymph, sunning itself on a corn leaf the other day. The katydid is named for its mating call, "Katydid! Katydidn't!'' The males produce the call by rubbing a scraper on one forewing against the toothed edge of the other forewing.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Polished Lady Beetle
Yes, that's corn growing in my flower box. How it got there is a different story... A few days ago I found a cycloneda munda, or a Polished Lady Beetle (Lady Bug) consuming a stock full of aphid. Most Lady Bugs have black spots but this one was deep red and seemed pretty content with its own, personal corn stock.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Green Linx
Another gem of an arachnid! A green linx in my front garden. I took this one in September...
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